My Final 53 prediction and season prediction

[RustyBourneHorse]

I'm going to give it a whirl with my 53 prediction. I know some of you are probably going to think I've got the brains of a carrot (yum, carrots), but why not? I'm also going to try to predict some PS pieces and give a season prediction. Fun little exercise before I go to bed. Right, let's get on it.

Offense
QB (3)
Dak Prescott
Cooper Rush
Trey Lance

Pretty obvious this. Next!

RB/FB (4)
Pollard
Vaughn
Dowdle
Luepke

I think Dowdle did better in preseason than Davis. As for Luepke, can't cut him. He'll be gone if we do that (also, I liked him in the draft). Davis will be on the PS.


WR/kr (6)
Lamb
Cooks
Gallup
Tolbert
Turpin
Brooks


This was a bit tricky. I think we have a very talented group of WRs. Unfortunately, we can't keep everyone. But, I also think the play of the prospects will force the FO to keep 6. So, that's what I made of the group. Interesting to note that Dennis Houston and Fehoko had roles last season (Dennis had a significant role) and are likely off the team. That's how good our WRs are now. I think Cropper and Durden end up on PS.

TE (3)
Ferguson
Schoonmacher
Hendershot

I think Fant and McKeon go on the PS. I think Luepke means we keep only 3 TEs

Tackle (4)
Tyron Smith
Steele
Richards
Waletsko


I think Ball goes on IR. We are very thin at Tackle, but this is about as good as I think we can do here.

Guard (4)
Zach Martin
Tyler Smith
Edoga or a player not on this roster
Bass

I think we are frighteningly thin at guard. Luckily, Bass looks good. I think that either Edoga will get a spot here, or I could see the FO bringing in someone else

C (2)
Biadisz
Fairniok

This gives our offense 27 players on the active roster.

Defence:
DT (5)
Mazi Smith (NT)
Jonathan Hankins (NT)
Odigazuwa (3T)
Golston (3T)
Fehoko (3T)

I think this is a reasonable breakdown. I think Fehoko can shift to either 3T or DE. I think Gallimore is gone.

DE (4)
Micah Parsons
DLaw
Land
Fowler

I should note that I'm anticipating at least a 2 game ban for Sam Williams for his run in with the law. As such, I think this is a reasonable lineup at DE. I think Land has made himself uncuttable. I think Wheat and Banogu get a trip to the Practice Squad. I have Parsons as a DE, but he can fit as a Lb too. However, for player count and given what he does, I'm listing him as a DE here. At least until Sam Williams returns from his ban.

LB (4)
LVE
Clark
Jefferson
Cox

DO is going to be on IR with his injury, and doesn't count against the roster. I explained the Parsons designation above. I think Cox gets sent to the PS when Sam Williams' ban finishes.

CB (5)
Diggs
Gillmore
Lewis
Scott
Kelvin Joseph

I really wanted to put Nashon Wright in on the spot of Kelvin Joseph. However, Joseph has the Special Teams edge. So, Wright goes to PS. I think he will be joined by Butler and Myles Brooks.

S (5)
Bell
Hooker
Mukuamu
Kearse
Wilson

We are very deep at safety. Who's have thought that a few years ago? Redwine goes to PS.

This gives us 23 on defence and 50 on the roster. Now for the last 3. Special Teams

K
Aubrey

P
Anger

LS
Sieg

I think this will be our 53 man roster. As for PS, I think it'll be at least the following:

Davis, Cropper, Durden, McKeon, Fant, Wheat, Banogu, Wright, Butler, Brooks, and Redwine.

As for my prediction for the season, I know the NFL is unpredictable. However, here are factors that I am using. Firstly, no NFC East team has repeated as division champs in nearly 20 years. I think this continues. Also, I think we have a better team than we did last year. Especially at WR. So, here's my division finish prediction and my prediction for where the Cowboys finish the season.

NFC East:
Cowboys 12-5
Eagles 11-6
Giants 10-7
Commanders 8-9

I think it'll be a tight division, but I think we will just about edge out the Eagles by one game. I think we split with Philly and the Giants, and I think we sweep Washington. I think the Cowboys will then go on from the 3rd seed and end up losing in the NFCC to the Rams. I think the Rams have a very good team that will be right there with SFO in their division. I think Stafford wins the QB battle in that division and leads them to the number 1 seed just edging out SFO (who we get revenge against in the division round). I think the Rams go on to beat the Jets (who beat the Chiefs in the AFCC 34-30) in the Super Bowl 27-24.

This was fun to make. What do you all think of my predictions?

 

[Captain-Crash]

I'll give you two possums thumbs up on most of this.

 

[Kingofholland]

Lot is likely right here, always tough to do and there are always some surprises. Heres where I differ.

1) I think you missed Bland at corner he will surely beat out Wright, Joseph, or Scott. Wright apparently is injured.

2) I don't think Williams will end up getting suspended. NFL doesn't care about marajuana. The gun charge is simply he wasn't carrying in a halster.

3) Armstrong put up 8.5 sacks last year. Maybe they view Williams and Fowler can have similar production and seek a trade for him. But frankly why give up someone that was a solid contributor last year with only getting a late round pick?

4. Going deeper at safety with adding Thomas. They run 3 safeties and 2 lbs, so would make sense keeping extra.

5. I don't think the 6th receiver did enough to seperate so going with your top 5.

6. Devin Harper has had a good camp. They'll likely keep him. Jefferson may end up back om the roster after a cut and a player gets added to IR.

7. I'm 50/50 on Cox. Overshown's injury opened the door for him.

 

[Amarillofan82]

I'm going to give it a whirl with my 53 prediction. I know some of you are probably going to think I've got the brains of a carrot (yum, carrots), but why not? I'm also going to try to predict some PS pieces and give a season prediction. Fun little exercise before I go to bed. Right, let's get on it.

Offense
QB (3)
Dak Prescott
Cooper Rush
Trey Lance

Pretty obvious this. Next!

RB/FB (4)
Pollard
Vaughn
Dowdle
Luepke

I think Dowdle did better in preseason than Davis. As for Luepke, can't cut him. He'll be gone if we do that (also, I liked him in the draft). Davis will be on the PS.


WR/kr (6)
Lamb
Cooks
Gallup
Tolbert
Turpin
Brooks


This was a bit tricky. I think we have a very talented group of WRs. Unfortunately, we can't keep everyone. But, I also think the play of the prospects will force the FO to keep 6. So, that's what I made of the group. Interesting to note that Dennis Houston and Fehoko had roles last season (Dennis had a significant role) and are likely off the team. That's how good our WRs are now. I think Cropper and Durden end up on PS.

TE (3)
Ferguson
Schoonmacher
Hendershot

I think Fant and McKeon go on the PS. I think Luepke means we keep only 3 TEs

Tackle (4)
Tyron Smith
Steele
Richards
Waletsko


I think Ball goes on IR. We are very thin at Tackle, but this is about as good as I think we can do here.

Guard (4)
Zach Martin
Tyler Smith
Edoga or a player not on this roster
Bass

I think we are frighteningly thin at guard. Luckily, Bass looks good. I think that either Edoga will get a spot here, or I could see the FO bringing in someone else

C (2)
Biadisz
Fairniok

This gives our offense 27 players on the active roster.

Defence:
DT (5)
Mazi Smith (NT)
Jonathan Hankins (NT)
Odigazuwa (3T)
Golston (3T)
Fehoko (3T)

I think this is a reasonable breakdown. I think Fehoko can shift to either 3T or DE. I think Gallimore is gone.

DE (4)
Micah Parsons
DLaw
Land
Fowler

I should note that I'm anticipating at least a 2 game ban for Sam Williams for his run in with the law. As such, I think this is a reasonable lineup at DE. I think Land has made himself uncuttable. I think Wheat and Banogu get a trip to the Practice Squad. I have Parsons as a DE, but he can fit as a Lb too. However, for player count and given what he does, I'm listing him as a DE here. At least until Sam Williams returns from his ban.

LB (4)
LVE
Clark
Jefferson
Cox

DO is going to be on IR with his injury, and doesn't count against the roster. I explained the Parsons designation above. I think Cox gets sent to the PS when Sam Williams' ban finishes.

CB (5)
Diggs
Gillmore
Lewis
Scott
Kelvin Joseph

I really wanted to put Nashon Wright in on the spot of Kelvin Joseph. However, Joseph has the Special Teams edge. So, Wright goes to PS. I think he will be joined by Butler and Myles Brooks.

S (5)
Bell
Hooker
Mukuamu
Kearse
Wilson

We are very deep at safety. Who's have thought that a few years ago? Redwine goes to PS.

This gives us 23 on defence and 50 on the roster. Now for the last 3. Special Teams

K
Aubrey

P
Anger

LS
Sieg

I think this will be our 53 man roster. As for PS, I think it'll be at least the following:

Davis, Cropper, Durden, McKeon, Fant, Wheat, Banogu, Wright, Butler, Brooks, and Redwine.

As for my prediction for the season, I know the NFL is unpredictable. However, here are factors that I am using. Firstly, no NFC East team has repeated as division champs in nearly 20 years. I think this continues. Also, I think we have a better team than we did last year. Especially at WR. So, here's my division finish prediction and my prediction for where the Cowboys finish the season.

NFC East:
Cowboys 12-5
Eagles 11-6
Giants 10-7
Commanders 8-9

I think it'll be a tight division, but I think we will just about edge out the Eagles by one game. I think we split with Philly and the Giants, and I think we sweep Washington. I think the Cowboys will then go on from the 3rd seed and end up losing in the NFCC to the Rams. I think the Rams have a very good team that will be right there with SFO in their division. I think Stafford wins the QB battle in that division and leads them to the number 1 seed just edging out SFO (who we get revenge against in the division round). I think the Rams go on to beat the Jets (who beat the Chiefs in the AFCC 34-30) in the Super Bowl 27-24.

This was fun to make. What do you all think of my predictions

This is a interesting season for the NFC. Besides the Eagles as #1 in the conference, there is not a lot of teams ahead by a large margin in value picks to win it all. I could see the 49ers, Vikings, Cowboys, Lions, Seahawks, and Giants in the #2 spot or top NFC team.

 

[SoCalBoy]

Lot is likely right here, always tough to do and there are always some surprises. Heres where I differ.

1) I think you missed Bland at corner he will surely beat out Wright, Joseph, or Scott. Wright apparently is injured.

2) I don't think Williams will end up getting suspended. NFL doesn't care about marajuana. The gun charge is simply he wasn't carrying in a halster.

3) Armstrong put up 8.5 sacks last year. Maybe they view Williams and Fowler can have similar production and seek a trade for him. But frankly why give up someone that was a solid contributor last year with only getting a late round pick?

4. Going deeper at safety with adding Thomas. They run 3 safeties and 2 lbs, so would make sense keeping extra.

5. I don't think the 6th receiver did enough to seperate so going with your top 5.

6. Devin Harper has had a good camp. They'll likely keep him. Jefferson may end up back om the roster after a cut and a player gets added to IR.

7. I'm 50/50 on Cox. Overshown's injury opened the door for him.

I'm a gun guy and I've never heard of a law that says you have to carry your gun in a holster. A lot of people concealed carry a small gun in their pocket with no holster. Very strange.

 

[SoCalBoy]

Lot is likely right here, always tough to do and there are always some surprises. Heres where I differ.

1) I think you missed Bland at corner he will surely beat out Wright, Joseph, or Scott. Wright apparently is injured.

2) I don't think Williams will end up getting suspended. NFL doesn't care about marajuana. The gun charge is simply he wasn't carrying in a halster.

3) Armstrong put up 8.5 sacks last year. Maybe they view Williams and Fowler can have similar production and seek a trade for him. But frankly why give up someone that was a solid contributor last year with only getting a late round pick?

4. Going deeper at safety with adding Thomas. They run 3 safeties and 2 lbs, so would make sense keeping extra.

5. I don't think the 6th receiver did enough to seperate so going with your top 5.

6. Devin Harper has had a good camp. They'll likely keep him. Jefferson may end up back om the roster after a cut and a player gets added to IR.

7. I'm 50/50 on Cox. Overshown's injury opened the door for him.

This is a great analysis

 

[Kingofholland]

I'm a gun guy and I've never heard of a law that says you have to carry your gun in a holster. A lot of people concealed carry a small gun in their pocket with no holster. Very strange.

If its concealed in Texas that's fine, however if its visible it has to be in a holster. Guessing Williams had it on his seat or floor which could have been fine if in a holster.

 

[quickccc]

My 53 projection: (as per 08/28/23)

QB (3)
1 Prescott
2 Rush
3 Lance

RBs (3)
4 Pollard
5 Rico
6 Deuce

TE (4)
7 Ferguson
8 Schoon
9 McKeon
10 Hendershot

WRs (6)
11 Lamb
12 Cook
13 Gallup
14 Tolbert
15 Turpin
16 Brooks

OL (9)
17 Tyron S.
18 Tyler S.
19 Tyler Biadasz
20 Martin
21 Steele
22 Richards
23 Farnok
24 Bass
25 Waltlesko

DL (10)
26 Parsons
27 DLaw
28 Williams
29 Fowler
30 Armstrong
31 Osa
32 Hankins
33 Mazzi
34 Gholston
35 Jr. Fehoko

LBs (5)
36 Clark
37 LVE
38 Harper
39 Bell (LB or S?)
40 Land (or Cox) ?

Secondary (10)
41 Diggs
42 Gilmore
43 Bland
44 Lewis
45 Scott Jr.
46 Goodwin
47 Hooker
48 Wilson
49 Kearse
50 Izzy Mukamu

Special Teams: (3)
51 Aubrey
52 Anger
53 long snapper

 

[quickccc]

My 53 projection: (as per 08/28/23)

QB (3)
1 Prescott
2 Rush
3 Lance

RBs (3)
4 Pollard
5 Rico
6 Deuce

TE (4)
7 Ferguson
8 Schoon
9 McKeon
10 Hendershot

WRs (6)
11 Lamb
12 Cook
13 Gallup
14 Tolbert
15 Turpin
16 Brooks

OL (9)
17 Tyron S.
18 Tyler S.
19 Tyler Biadasz
20 Martin
21 Steele
22 Richards
23 Farnok
24 Bass
25 Waltlesko

DL (10)
26 Parsons
27 DLaw
28 Williams
29 Fowler
30 Armstrong
31 Osa
32 Hankins
33 Mazzi
34 Gholston
35 Jr. Fehoko

LBs (5)
36 Clark
37 LVE
38 Harper
39 Bell (LB or S?)
40 Land (or Cox) ?

Secondary (10)
41 Diggs
42 Gilmore
43 Bland
44 Lewis
45 Scott Jr.
46 Goodwin
47 Hooker
48 Wilson
49 Kearse
50 Izzy Mukamu

Special Teams: (3)
51 Aubrey
52 Anger
53 long snapper

Is it still 53, ..or is it an exempt 55 number now ?

 

[Hawkeye0202]

This nails it IMO..........

 

[plasticman]

I sometimes wonder if the Cowboys kept the best and most talented 53 players, regardless of position, what would that look like?

We might have 10 D-linemen, 20 DB's, 5 TE's and 4 O-linemen.

 

[SoCalBoy]

If its concealed in Texas that's fine, however if its visible it has to be in a holster. Guessing Williams had it on his seat or floor which could have been fine if in a holster.

Thanks for the info. The judge is going to throw that stupid charge out

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Lot is likely right here, always tough to do and there are always some surprises. Heres where I differ.

1) I think you missed Bland at corner he will surely beat out Wright, Joseph, or Scott. Wright apparently is injured.

2) I don't think Williams will end up getting suspended. NFL doesn't care about marajuana. The gun charge is simply he wasn't carrying in a halster.

3) Armstrong put up 8.5 sacks last year. Maybe they view Williams and Fowler can have similar production and seek a trade for him. But frankly why give up someone that was a solid contributor last year with only getting a late round pick?

4. Going deeper at safety with adding Thomas. They run 3 safeties and 2 lbs, so would make sense keeping extra.

5. I don't think the 6th receiver did enough to seperate so going with your top 5.

6. Devin Harper has had a good camp. They'll likely keep him. Jefferson may end up back om the roster after a cut and a player gets added to IR.

7. I'm 50/50 on Cox. Overshown's injury opened the door for him.

I forgot about Bland and Armstrong. I suppose I'd have to cut Cox and Brooks. Fair enough about Sam Williams, but you never know with Goodell's wheel of discipline.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

This is a interesting season for the NFC. Besides the Eagles as #1 in the conference, there is not a lot of teams ahead by a large margin in value picks to win it all. I could see the 49ers, Vikings, Cowboys, Lions, Seahawks, and Giants in the #2 spot or top NFC team.

Well, and I could also see the Eagles taking a step back this year, and I think the NFC East trend continues this year.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

This nails it IMO..........

Probably, but it was fun to try my hoof at it.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

I'm going to give it a whirl with my 53 prediction. I know some of you are probably going to think I've got the brains of a carrot (yum, carrots), but why not? I'm also going to try to predict some PS pieces and give a season prediction. Fun little exercise before I go to bed. Right, let's get on it.

Offense
QB (3)
Dak Prescott
Cooper Rush
Trey Lance

Pretty obvious this. Next!

RB/FB (4)
Pollard
Vaughn
Dowdle
Luepke

I think Dowdle did better in preseason than Davis. As for Luepke, can't cut him. He'll be gone if we do that (also, I liked him in the draft). Davis will be on the PS.


WR/kr (6)
Lamb
Cooks
Gallup
Tolbert
Turpin
Brooks


This was a bit tricky. I think we have a very talented group of WRs. Unfortunately, we can't keep everyone. But, I also think the play of the prospects will force the FO to keep 6. So, that's what I made of the group. Interesting to note that Dennis Houston and Fehoko had roles last season (Dennis had a significant role) and are likely off the team. That's how good our WRs are now. I think Cropper and Durden end up on PS.

TE (3)
Ferguson
Schoonmacher
Hendershot

I think Fant and McKeon go on the PS. I think Luepke means we keep only 3 TEs

Tackle (4)
Tyron Smith
Steele
Richards
Waletsko


I think Ball goes on IR. We are very thin at Tackle, but this is about as good as I think we can do here.

Guard (4)
Zach Martin
Tyler Smith
Edoga or a player not on this roster
Bass

I think we are frighteningly thin at guard. Luckily, Bass looks good. I think that either Edoga will get a spot here, or I could see the FO bringing in someone else

C (2)
Biadisz
Fairniok

This gives our offense 27 players on the active roster.

Defence:
DT (5)
Mazi Smith (NT)
Jonathan Hankins (NT)
Odigazuwa (3T)
Golston (3T)
Fehoko (3T)

I think this is a reasonable breakdown. I think Fehoko can shift to either 3T or DE. I think Gallimore is gone.

DE (4)
Micah Parsons
DLaw
Land
Fowler

I should note that I'm anticipating at least a 2 game ban for Sam Williams for his run in with the law. As such, I think this is a reasonable lineup at DE. I think Land has made himself uncuttable. I think Wheat and Banogu get a trip to the Practice Squad. I have Parsons as a DE, but he can fit as a Lb too. However, for player count and given what he does, I'm listing him as a DE here. At least until Sam Williams returns from his ban.

LB (4)
LVE
Clark
Jefferson
Cox

DO is going to be on IR with his injury, and doesn't count against the roster. I explained the Parsons designation above. I think Cox gets sent to the PS when Sam Williams' ban finishes.

CB (5)
Diggs
Gillmore
Lewis
Scott
Kelvin Joseph

I really wanted to put Nashon Wright in on the spot of Kelvin Joseph. However, Joseph has the Special Teams edge. So, Wright goes to PS. I think he will be joined by Butler and Myles Brooks.

S (5)
Bell
Hooker
Mukuamu
Kearse
Wilson

We are very deep at safety. Who's have thought that a few years ago? Redwine goes to PS.

This gives us 23 on defence and 50 on the roster. Now for the last 3. Special Teams

K
Aubrey

P
Anger

LS
Sieg

I think this will be our 53 man roster. As for PS, I think it'll be at least the following:

Davis, Cropper, Durden, McKeon, Fant, Wheat, Banogu, Wright, Butler, Brooks, and Redwine.

As for my prediction for the season, I know the NFL is unpredictable. However, here are factors that I am using. Firstly, no NFC East team has repeated as division champs in nearly 20 years. I think this continues. Also, I think we have a better team than we did last year. Especially at WR. So, here's my division finish prediction and my prediction for where the Cowboys finish the season.

NFC East:
Cowboys 12-5
Eagles 11-6
Giants 10-7
Commanders 8-9

I think it'll be a tight division, but I think we will just about edge out the Eagles by one game. I think we split with Philly and the Giants, and I think we sweep Washington. I think the Cowboys will then go on from the 3rd seed and end up losing in the NFCC to the Rams. I think the Rams have a very good team that will be right there with SFO in their division. I think Stafford wins the QB battle in that division and leads them to the number 1 seed just edging out SFO (who we get revenge against in the division round). I think the Rams go on to beat the Jets (who beat the Chiefs in the AFCC 34-30) in the Super Bowl 27-24.

This was fun to make. What do you all think of my predictions?

not too bad. my only concern is that we are only 4 deep at LB. and if you put cox out when williams returns, then we only have 3 LBs. I understand in Quinn's scheme, some of the bigger safties are Hybrid, but they are what they are hybrid saftey/LB....one injury to a LB and we are screwed with only two LBs. it compromises your run defense on early downs. most 4-3 teams are at least 5 if not 6 deep at LB

I anticipate us picking up some cut LBs for depth or perhaps a trade.

 

[quickccc]

My 53 projection: (as per 08/28/23)

QB (3)
1 Prescott
2 Rush
3 Lance

RBs (3)
4 Pollard
5 Rico
6 Deuce

TE (4)
7 Ferguson
8 Schoon
9 McKeon
10 Hendershot

WRs (6)
11 Lamb
12 Cook
13 Gallup
14 Tolbert
15 Turpin
16 Brooks

OL (9)
17 Tyron S.
18 Tyler S.
19 Tyler Biadasz
20 Martin
21 Steele
22 Richards
23 Farnok
24 Bass
25 Waltlesko

DL (10)
26 Parsons
27 DLaw
28 Williams
29 Fowler
30 Armstrong
31 Osa
32 Hankins
33 Mazzi
34 Gholston
35 Jr. Fehoko

LBs (5)
36 Clark
37 LVE
38 Harper
39 Bell (LB or S?)
40 Land (or Cox) ?

Secondary (10)
41 Diggs
42 Gilmore
43 Bland
44 Lewis
45 Scott Jr.
46 Goodwin
47 Hooker
48 Wilson
49 Kearse
50 Izzy Mukamu

Special Teams: (3)
51 Aubrey
52 Anger
53 long snapper

I'm gonna have to re-do this again, as I forgot Joseph and i think he makes the 53 , per special teams

 

[Aven8]

I’m with you on the roster etc, but the Rams? I haven’t followed there offseason outside of Stetson Bennett highlights but did they revamp the Oline? I just don’t see it with them.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

not too bad. my only concern is that we are only 4 deep at LB. and if you put cox out when williams returns, then we only have 3 LBs. I understand in Quinn's scheme, some of the bigger safties are Hybrid, but they are what they are hybrid saftey/LB....one injury to a LB and we are screwed with only two LBs. it compromises your run defense on early downs. most 4-3 teams are at least 5 if not 6 deep at LB

I anticipate us picking up some cut LBs for depth or perhaps a trade.

I anticipate that we will take another LB during cutdown day. I think Cox probably ends up on PS when Williams comes back, but I could also see us picking up a FA LB.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I’m with you on the roster etc, but the Rams? I haven’t followed there offseason outside of Stetson Bennett highlights but did they revamp the Oline? I just don’t see it with them.

I don't know about their oline, but I do think their team looks better than what they had last year. I think it's going to be close between them and SFO. I think SFO is going to find that they are going to have a QB problem midseason. They'll rectify it enough to make the playoffs, but it'll be defeated in the playoffs. I think the Rams have a better team than Sfo does.